Expressing his solidarity with Mr Hazare and his team, Mr Desai has also appealed to the people of his village to join Mr Hazare.

"Despite his physical inability, he wanted to join Mr Hazare. But we have persuaded him not to do so, as his health will not permit that. He agreed and observed fast for one day," Mr Desai's nephew Babba Desai, former Sarpanch of the Limbala village said.